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Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch with 48 enabled ports - 16 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 1U - Redundant Power Supply
VPN# DS-C9148S-48PK9
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- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- Authorized Cisco partner, genuine warrantied hardware
- TAA-compliant & DoDIN APL procurement paths
- No payment up front, we confirm stock & final total
Overview
Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch with 48 enabled ports - 16 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 1U - Redundant Power Supply (part number DS-C9148S-48PK9) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco SAN Switches category. Manageable: Yes.
16 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 1U - Redundant Power Supply
• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by using Cisco NX-OS and Cisco Prime DCNM for consistent provisioning, management, and diagnostic capabilities across the fabric. • Automate deployment and upgrade of software images. • Reduce consumption of hardware resources and administrative time needed to create and manage zones. • Enhance reliability, speed problem resolution, and reduce service costs by using Fibre Channel ping and traceroute to identify exact path and timing of flows, as well as Cisco Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) and Remote SPAN (RSPAN) and Cisco Fabric Analyzer to capture and analyze network traffic. • Help ensure line-rate performance on each port by eliminating head-of-line blocking.
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Compatible Rack Unit: 1U · Height: 1.7" mm · Width: 17.2" mm · Depth: 16.3" mm · Form Factor: Rack-mountable · Weight (Approximate): 19.84 lb g · Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by using Cisco NX-OS and Cisco Prime DCNM for consistent provisioning, management, and diagnostic capabilities across the fabric.
- Automate deployment and upgrade of software images.
- Reduce consumption of hardware resources and administrative time needed to create and manage zones.
- Enhance reliability, speed problem resolution, and reduce service costs by using Fibre Channel ping and traceroute to identify exact path and timing of flows, as well as Cisco Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) and Remote SPAN (RSPAN) and Cisco Fabric Analyzer to capture and analyze network traffic.
- Help ensure line-rate performance on each port by eliminating head-of-line blocking.
- Optimize bandwidth utilization by aggregating up to 16 physical ISLs into a single logical PortChannel bundle with multipath load balancing.
- Reduce downtime for planned maintenance and software upgrades.
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch with 48 enabled ports - 16 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 1U - Redundant Power Supply datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 1U
- Height
- 1.7" mm
- Width
- 17.2" mm
- Depth
- 16.3" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 19.84 lb g
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate
- 16 Gbit/s Bps
Interfaces/Ports
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports
- 48
- Number of Active Ports
- 48
Power Description
- Redundant Power Supply
- Yes
- Maximum Power Supply Wattage
- 300 W W
General Information
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Product Series
- MDS 9100
- Product Model
- MDS 9148S
Miscellaneous
- TCO Certified
- Yes
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch with 48 enabled ports - 16 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 1U - Redundant Power Supply (DS-C9148S-48PK9) cost?
Pricing for the DS-C9148S-48PK9 is available on request. Send a quick quote request and a Uniqcli specialist will confirm the current price, stock, and lead time, usually within one business day. Lower pricing is available for volume, GPC, and emergency-acquisition orders.
Is the DS-C9148S-48PK9 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Yes. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner and supports TAA-compliant, DoDIN APL-ready procurement of the DS-C9148S-48PK9 for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers. We accept the Government Purchase Card (GPC) and can support FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisitions.
Can I buy the DS-C9148S-48PK9 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single DS-C9148S-48PK9 through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.
Where can I find the DS-C9148S-48PK9 datasheet and specifications?
The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the DS-C9148S-48PK9.
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